One of the side body parts for one of our TW200s fell off, we think in transport. We've managed to cover it for now but it covers the starter solenoids. And while I like duct tape it's trying to cheat on me already I can tell, and this relationship is built on lies. I don't necessarily need it to fit the color but I'm not seeing much of anything on eBay or definitely nothing on FBM. Any suggestions?
I run a business that does hardscapes and dirt shaping. Niche site work basically, but frequently in remote areas. Governments usually but private as well. It's just a few of us although our previous work has been up to 12 guys working. I was contacted by a huge environmental design firm bidding on a large contract for the feds, and part of the RFP proposals was to have a hardscapes professional.
This was a very short turnaround, and I accepted joining their team. Judging from the implied conversation before I accepted joining, this will likely involve no actual work from us. Its solely qualifications based, and negotiation post-award. This is the first time I've been contacted about something like this where it didn't seem like a waste of my time. Is there a typical way joint teams like this are arranged? Should I push for fee negotiation now while they're still going through proposals? Feels to me since they aren't dependent on our actual work I have zero leverage post award.
This is in the US if that matters. Should I push for a % of the work? We're busy at least 18 months out so we don't actually need the work. Just push for a flat fee? Our expertise in terms of importance judging from the RFP would be fairly high.
Seems like most of the RV/Camper type people had smaller sized panels historically, but with the large scale panels I'm interested in racking 5 of the bigger (500-650W size) M10 panels, they're usually 44.9x85+ inches dimensionally. I have a flat top cargo trailer 8.5x24, aluminum skin with 2x2 steel frame studs, 24" on center. It seems like on first glance I shouldn't run into any issues but I've never done panels on a trailer before. My plan was bifacial panels for the glass/glass strength in one single column 4x, raised 3 inches with a fairing. There any gotchas I should know about? Anybody who's done it any highly recommended changes or things to be aware of? I'm seeing B-grade panels of that size for $150-$200 per, and since the tier 1 won't warranty for mobile use I don't see too much difference overall. Aiming for 48V 20KwH victron with 2 MPPTs to account for the 5 panels, powering a 3/4 ton 48V minisplit and lightish living arrangements.